List 10 books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take more than a few minutes and do not think too hard. They do not have to be the great works of literature, just the ones that have affected you in some way. Tag 10 friends and me so I can see your list.

Over the fold, for archival purposes, are two lists — one general, the other economics related.

Read when I was 12 or 13. I prefer this over the other Holmes novel not only because of the adventure and mystery, but also the great Victorian London atmosphere. Strangely, none of the screen adaptations have done justice. Note to self: do a post on Holmes.

First came across it while working at the university library. This is arguably the most acclaimed ‘big book’ of the past quarter century, and justifiably so. It’s as close to a ‘general theory of humanity’ you can get.

Also came across while working at the university library. It’s surprisingly little known, but it’s the book to read about the evolution of Bengali Muslims over the period between the mutiny and advent of Bangladesh.